Note to adult children: No pictures of grandchildren because I have so many properly framed, all over the house. My BB is selfishly, all about me.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Pinterest, My Version
I have tried to sign up with Pinterest, but no luck, so I am creating my own. Actually, I have had this bulletin board in my office for several years. Yes, it is very low tech, but it is fun, and reflects my interests. Beginning with the upper left corner, a picture of my darling friend Gail who died of Alzheimer's; a photo of Ali Mc Graw with her Scottie (love the Black and White photo); an ad for Autism using a little kid as Tommy Hilfiger who has a child with Autism; a cartoon of Dave Brubeck's jazz group highlighting the empty piano chair when Dave Brubeck died (love"Take Five"); photo of a perfect outfit, French of course; photo of June H. a mom of a friend who was 100 years old on June 2nd (she still plays Bridge with her many friends, what a role model); another black and white photo, an ad for linens made in Italy, read the copy); Great Dane relaxing (I heard that they are affectionate and love to take naps); Me at Children's Hospital on Dr. Seuss's Birthday; a crush from the past, Omar Shariff, Dr. Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, (sigh); a paper sculpture of the Black Hills of South Dakota; photo of a Library; I collect pictures of real libraries; and last but not least, a sketch my wonderful cousin made of her little beach house, herself and her animals, an invitation to a party. You can click on the photos to see details.
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Love your bulletin board and all the stories behind it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary M. and thanks for being a new follower. And your blog has inspired me to get back to painting.
DeleteA lovely way to store memories.
ReplyDeleteJO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
Thanks Jo. I need to add a recipe from your blog; there are so many good ones.
DeleteLove the pinboard and don't worry I don't have a Pinterest account either.
ReplyDeleteBill, welcome to the "not-completely-techy-world-and-proud-of-it."
ReplyDeleteI've never been anywhere near pinterest...but I do have a folder like this, of swatches of colors I like, furniture to dream of, poems I don't ever want to lose, etc. I have enough going on in my life without another social media thingie to keep up with...
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
Hi Tina: I do files too! I keep thinking I have to sort them out and just save the very special things, but I still end up with too many special things. I am always amazed by all the creativity out there -- photography, some ads, so I clip away.
DeleteHi Tasha .. that's a lovely set of memories reminding you of times gone by and other memories branching out like new trees ..
ReplyDeleteI can't say I'm that enthusiastic about Pinterist .. but then I'm not a designer, or artist ... I just know what I like - for now it's on hold!
Cheers .. and I love what you've done .. and with grandchildren well framed around the house - I agree in blogland we can enjoy your other treats .. thanks for sharing .. Hilary
I do miss my friends and special relatives who are no longer "with us" as Joshua, my grandson says. When I see Gail's smiling face and my cousin's art work, they are with me for a few moments. You always write and "say" the right thing, Hilary. That is a talent not everyone has.
DeleteI have a Pintrest acct, and I am always amazed when someone shows up in my e-mail as a follower or pinner, I was all ambitious at first but then it really waned. I hardly pin or even go there.
ReplyDelete"Pinner" another new word. I think it is hard to keep up with all the social media, but I can see it would be helpful if you are promoting a book or product. All of this takes time and thought as to what is important to you, I think.
DeleteLove it. Pinterest could never make anything so pretty. And I love that it's all just for you, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicki. I think that the idea of a bulletin board is to keep those images you love in your view a little bit longer.
Deletelove your pics!! i was all about pinterest at first--but now i hardly go on it--but you know, i just might today :)
ReplyDeleteI am just not a techy person. So adding another item I did not fully understand did not make sense to me, but I can see its value.
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